Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The successful candidate will be required to work on projects throughout the UK across all sectors of the Construction industry.

Expected to have the ability to work autonomously, with a great deal of responsibility being handed over from the Group Commercial Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The role needs to have a strong interface with the Estimating and Finance functions of the business.

Main Commercial Management Responsibilities:

Reviewing and agreeing Sub Contract Conditions with a wide variety of clients seeking to use various forms of contract, although mainly NEC and JCT

Monitoring and reporting of costs and revenue to determine the financial outcome and profitability of individual contracts

Carrying out and monitoring the applications for payments, following up and resolving late or disputed payments

On-going and post contract administration

Carrying out checks on the creditworthiness of clients and where necessary securing additional credit insurance and/or agreeing a suitable payment process

Liaising with both the Estimating and Contracts teams to ensure that the Company’s objectives are met and where necessary report risk to the Senior QS

Monitor projects performance and visit sites on a regular basis and where necessary report risk to the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Assist with ensuring that all stakeholders understand and adhere to contractual obligations

Assist with Ensuring that the financial aspects, risk and potential impact of a contract are clear to all parties

Assist with the training of other Quantity Surveyors as necessary

Knowledge of managing subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account.

Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes.

Computer literacy and a good understanding of Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Project

A proactive approach and good communication skills.

Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials.

Completing and presenting project estimates

Procurement of suppliers & subcontractors

Handling contract administration including advising on commercial contractual position under the subcontracts

Measurement of sub contract works /take-offs

Identification, valuation and agreement of variations

Preparation of Final Accounts with full supporting pack

Assist with providing accurate commercial forecasts of activity and net margin on a monthly reporting cycle.

Preparation of loss & expense claims

Preparation of Adjudication claims

Monthly CVR analysis

Ideally you will have a degree in surveying OR a construction related discipline with at least 3 years of experience within a similar position and industry.

Experience, Technical Skill Set and Personal Attribute Requirement:

Proven record of success as an accomplished Quantity Surveyor within the Construction or Civil Engineering sector

Experience of working within a specialist sub-contracting organisation and or the piling or geotechnical engineering sector would be desirable but not mandatory

Whilst specific formal commercial qualifications are not essential, they are highly desirable, ideally with a degree in Quantity Surveying

In depth understanding of construction processes – ideally combined with knowledge of geotechnical activities

Experience of working for both parties of a contract, i.e. Main Contractor and Sub Contractor

Driven to achieve commercial targets and in doing so support the Company’s business development targets and activities

Strong commercial awareness with excellent numeracy skills

Strong negotiator with the ability to articulate themselves extremely well in both written and verbal communications

Client liaising (face to face and over the phone)

First class analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent IT skills and knowledge of relevant software

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly